This November, New York voters will have the chance to vote on an amendment to the state constitution that aims to expand equal rights protections, adding classifications such as ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation to those already covered under the law.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/16/24
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Chris Schneider, a Seaford resident who dedicates much of his time to giving back to the community, is a newly appointed Hempstead town councilman.
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By Charles Shaw
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8/16/24
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State Senator Steve Rhoads recently achieved a milestone in his mission to take an active role in promoting literacy and education on Long Island by collecting 5,582 books during a week-long book drive across various libraries in his Senate District.
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8/16/24
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Seaford High School's summer College Boot Camp Series program kicked off on Aug. 5 and included eight workshops in the library led by the high school’s guidance counselors.
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8/16/24
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Dozens of music lovers gathered at the Wantagh Public Library on Aug. 5 for a lively performance by Penny Land, a Beatles tribute band.
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By Charles Shaw
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8/16/24
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Nassau County police are investigating a robbery that occurred late Wednesday night on Kingfisher Road.
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By Charles Shaw
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8/16/24
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One hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican.
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/16/24
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Taking an evening off from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the frenzied world of politics in general, I recently sat down with my 20-year-old grandson Jack, who is staying with us for the summer, to binge-watch the HBO Max four-part special on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle.”
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By Peter King
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8/16/24
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A major societal shift always brings questions. The shift we are making to renewable energy is on a scale rarely seen in history, and questions are welcome and a part of the process of understanding.
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By Melissa Parrott
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8/16/24
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As summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students.
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8/16/24
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